leading party (e.g. in parliament); dominant party
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chord; "on" reading of a kanji
(heavy) drinker; tippler; ... drinker (e.g. merry drinker, maudlin drinker); ... drunk; liker of; fan
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
to seize (secure) evidence
each field; various circles
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
economic world; financial circles; business community
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
employee welfare; employee benefits; fringe benefits
political and business circles; political and business establishment; politics and industry
largest company; industry leader
lawless area; lawless district
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
heart attack; to have a heart attack
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
one breath; chug!; drink!
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
common reed (Phragmites australis)
official residence (e.g. of the prime minister)
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
opposition party; political opposition; opposition
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
(world of) politics; political world; political circles